From the days Smith first opened
its doors, Valentines have been exchanged by students at
the college. Some have been elaborate, other plain, some
large, others tiny, some were store-bought while most were
handmade. tokens of endearment included not only cards, but
flowers, candy and other items. A telegraph messenger once
delivered six live ducks, a glass of water, and a ham sandwich
to some lucky Smith woman.

Here's a small sampling of Valentines
once delivered to loved Smithies (courtesy of College Archives).

Invitation and table place card for Washburn House to
an event hosted by the Sophians, Saturday, Feb. 14, 1924.
Photographer/creator: unknown.

Dance card with cupid and ribbon; February 1895. Photographer/creator:
unknown.